Local Chapter
Welcome to the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Chapter. We are a group of passionate volunteers who, since January 2021, have been building the GTA Chapter of Dying With Dignity Canada (DWDC). As interest grows to protect end-of-life rights, we are focusing our energies on expanding services and support to the GTA. Through advocacy and public education, the GTA Chapter will work to make residents in the Toronto area aware of their rights to access quality end-of-life choice and care. Our geographical boundaries include Metropolitan Toronto, Mississauga, York Region and Oshawa/Pickering.
Early May marks National Hospice Palliative Care Week in Canada. As part of Dying With Dignity Canada’s Learning Centre series, “Palliative Care 101” will speak with Dr. Jyothi Jayaraman about this important topic.
As part of Dying With Dignity Canada’s Learning Centre series, “Grief 101” will speak with Michelle Williams and Rachelle Bensoussan about what grief is, how people grieve, myths about grief and how to support someone who is grieving.
As part of Dying With Dignity Canada’s Learning Centre series, “Patient Rights 101” DWDC will speak with Ruby Shanker about your rights as a patient and how to stay informed regardless of your medical situation.
Vision: Everyone has a right to choose a good death
Core values:
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The announcement was made in February: the University of Toronto (U of T) created a new academic position, the first of its kind in Canada. Dr. Jeff Myers was appointed the Bresver Family Chair in End of Life Care and Medical Assistance in Dying in ...
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